investment

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Money put into something to gain a profit later.

  2. 02

    noun

    Time or effort spent to achieve a useful result.

Examples

  • Any investment involves an element of risk.

  • Education is an investment in the future.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use or appreciation.

  2. A vestment.

  3. The act of investing, or state of being invested.

More examples

In context

  • The investment now yields him 6%.

  • Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment.

  • An investment in ink, paper, and steel pens.

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From invest + -ment.